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Best hikes in Pinchot State Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Pinchot State Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, September, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Watres Trail
    5.5 mi
  2. 02
    Old Glen Summit
    2.7 mi
  3. 03
    Bear Swamp Trail
    2.4 mi
  4. 04
    Mocanaqua Loop Trail
    2.3 mi
  5. 05
    Mocanaqua Loop Trail
    2.1 mi
  6. 06
    Mocanaqua Loop Trail
    2.1 mi
  7. 07
    Ore Mine Road
    1.5 mi
  8. 08
    Crossing Trail
    1.4 mi
  9. 09
    Boundary Line Trail
    1.3 mi
  10. 10
    Balish Spur
    1.2 mi
  11. 11
    Thirsty Hill Road
    1.2 mi
  12. 12
    MLM
    1.2 mi
  13. 13
    County Line Trail
    1.2 mi
  14. 14
    Frank Gantz Trail
    1.1 mi
  15. 15
    Ore Mine Road
    1.1 mi
  16. 16
    High Bridge Road
    1.1 mi
  17. 17
    Roaring Brook Trail
    1.1 mi
  18. 18
    Pine Hill Trail
    1.1 mi
  19. 19
    Golf Course Trail
    1.0 mi
  20. 20
    Choke Creek Cabin ROW
    0.9 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Pinchot State Forest: May, September, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.